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poem written for "Expression Through Compression Poetry" poetry contest, Nette Onclaud, sponsor,

March 1, 2026

TINY ORIOLE COMPRESSION

Yellow in flight~ needle-thin beak sings notes of sunny delight. Gold dipped in morning’s glow, you vanish swiftly~ thief of sunlight.
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Gauthier Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
lovely brevity ~ loved every line
Hind Avatar
March 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
very lovely!! I love how you ended this, gold vanishes as thief of sunlight!!
Patterson Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I love this, the phrase "Gold dipped in morning’s glow" is particularly striking. Good luck on your contest entry.
Rolland Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
so lovely bird, enjoyed the music of the poem too,
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